é melhor prevenir do que remediar

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “It's better to prevent than to remedy [afterwards]”.

Proverb

é melhor prevenir do que remediar

  1. a stitch in time saves nine (a timely effort can prevent larger problems)
  2. better safe than sorry (it is preferable to be cautious in one's choices than suffer from recklessness)
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